Women were the stars of the show last week at Brimbank celebrated International Women’s Day.
Brimbank council hosted a number of events across the municipality including activities for children, a women’s wellness retreat, a women’s right presentation, a carer’s lunch and gym classes.
The big event was an International Women’s Day breakfast that was hosted on Wednesday morning, run in partnership with Watergardens Town Centre.
GenWest’s chief executive Dale Wakefield was the key note speaker, while Western Bulldogs ruck Celine Moody, pharmacist Nicole Bradley, Brimbank Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee’s Aunty Lee-Anne Clarke and Foundation for Young Australian’s Mehak Sheikh were part of the panel.
Brimbank mayor Bruce Lancashire said before the event that International Women’s Day is an opportunity for Brimbank to show exceptional leadership in supporting gender equality and solidarity with women and their achievements.
“Every one of us can actively support and embrace equity – whether it be personally, professionally or in our community. We encourage everyone to check out our program of events in Brimbank and book their place now so they can join the conversation and be a part of our celebrations.”
